Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - PCU

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, demonstrates knowledge of care and differentiates abnormal
conditions; accurately documents vital signs, intake and output and reports deviations from normal to the
nurse in a timely manner
• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, performs all responsibilities/duties required under the defined
scope of service to assure the unique nature of the client is addressed to include but not limited to the age of
the client served
• Institutes and initiates a plan of care for patient based on the initial assessment within the shift, documents;
implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis as
required per unit or procedure
• Performs all relevant duties to include but not limited to preparation of units and duties associated with
patient room and beds for receiving patient admissions, returning or outgoing surgical patients, transfers and
discharges without reminders
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with an ostomy, diabetic patient, patient with impaired skin
integrity, bariatric patient, and perform peri care
• Demonstrates ability to care for geriatric patients with specific needs related to acute illness that may have an
impact on their mental status (increased confusion, delirium)
• Demonstrates ability to maintain infant security and address nutritional needs based on developmental age
• Initiates Fall Protocol for all patients; assists with placement of arm band, appropriate colored slippers and
appropriate signage
• Maintains work area clutter free, equipment in working condition required by department standards; Keeps
utility and equipment rooms and work areas clean
• Demonstrates knowledge of the use of medical equipment (i.e.. Sequential compression device, bedside
commode, bladder scanner, mobility assistive devices); reports problem with equipment to charge nurse via
change of command

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Required- High School Diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• Required-None
• Preferred-6-month acute care and/or previous clinical experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Completion of a nursing assistant program
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 90-days of hire/transfer

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
• Preferred: Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer service duties with prior HUC training/experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills